Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

ATA Calls on Texas Governor to Stop ‘Senseless Inspections’

The head of American Trucking Associations is calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to end the truck inspection initiative he recently launched at the state’s border with Mexico, chastising the plan for the crippling effect it is having on the economy, and trucking in particular.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 15, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Indiana River Port Featured in White House Rural Infrastructure Tour

The Department of Transportation has released $44 billion for rural infrastructure, an announcement that reinforced a White House commitment and aligned with a visit by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a small Indiana river port.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 14, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

TXTA Chief: Driver Wait Times at Border Becoming a Burden

The discomfort of drivers having to wait long hours to enter Texas from Mexico should be considered amid the focus on freight delays resulting from Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent directive to enhance border safety inspections, says the head of the Texas Trucking Association.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 14, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas Create Hydrogen Hub

Three states are joining forces to create a regional hub to develop and produce hydrogen that will be used as a fuel and for manufacturing feedstock.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 13, 2022
Government, Safety

AASHTO Raises Concerns Over Infrastructure Law Implementation

A group representing state highways and transportation sent a 30-page document to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking clarification and recommending actions to help implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 12, 2022
Government, Business

Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces Bathroom Access Bill for Drivers

Inspired by Washington state’s successful legislation this year giving truckers greater access to bathroom facilities, a Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced a bill in that state’s General Assembly to do the same.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

R.I. Truckers Back $46 Million Plan to Upgrade Commercial Fishing Port

The Rhode Island Trucking Association backs the governor’s request to invest $46 million to add decades to the life of a major East Coast commercial fishing hub in the Port of Galilee while improving freight movements.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 11, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Connecticut Truckers Face Bill to Lower Emissions

Connecticut truckers are facing an uphill battle in opposing the governor's bill to improve air quality by imposing California’s stringent emissions standards on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2022
Government

FMCSA Sets April 8 Deadline for Women of Trucking Advisory Board

Applicants are being sought to serve two-year terms on the new Women of Trucking Advisory Board of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to promote the role of women in trucking careers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
April 4, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

White House Urges Ports to Work With Local Leaders to Secure Funding

WASHINGTON — Top White House executives urged port leaders to collaborate with their elected leaders and focus on projects that align with Biden administration goals as they strive to access a share of $1.2 trillion in federal infrastructure funds.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
March 31, 2022